Layout Design, Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Layout Design Manager for SRAM memory layout development at Synopsys in Yerevan, Armenia.

Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SRAM memory layout engineers through the full development cycle, from initial floorplanning and resource allocation to physical verification signoff and product release
• Own layout execution for memory arrays, bitcells, peripheral circuits, power distribution networks, and complete memory instances, ensuring they meet PPA, reliability, and manufacturability targets
• Drive resolution of complex physical design challenges including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna violations, EM/IR analysis, routing congestion, and parasitic extraction issues across advanced FinFET and GAA nodes
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, technical dependencies, and risk mitigation across multiple concurrent memory compiler and embedded memory development efforts
• Collaborate directly with circuit design, memory architecture, characterization, CAD tool development, physical verification, process technology, and foundry engineering teams to align layout execution with product requirements
• Build and improve layout methodologies, automation scripts, design reuse frameworks, and standardization practices that increase team efficiency and reduce development cycle time
• Mentor engineers, establish technical best practices, conduct performance reviews, support hiring and onboarding, and grow the technical capability of the layout organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in SRAM memory layout development, including work on bitcells, arrays, peripheral circuits, and full memory integration
• Deep understanding of SRAM architecture, memory compilers, and how layout decisions affect performance, power, area, yield, and reliability
• Strong working knowledge of DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna checks, EM/IR analysis, parasitic extraction, and advanced-node layout constraints
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or managing complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Proficiency with industry-standard custom layout tools and physical verification flows, experience with layout automation and scripting is a plus
• Experience with SRAM memory compiler development across multiple process technologies and advanced FinFET or GAA nodes is a plus

Nice to Have

• Memory compiler development
• Advanced-node layout constraints
• Layout automation and scripting

We Offer

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Time Away: In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs
• Family Support: Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more
• ESPP: Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country

About the Company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Hiring Journey at Synopsys

Apply

When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!